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- Page 2 Identity (IMEI) on the packaging materials. Or, on the phone, press *#06#. or Settings > Regulatory & Safety > IMEI. Obtaining warranty service First follow the advice in this guide or go to www.tcl.com/global/ en/service-support-mobile.html. Then check hotlines and repair centre information through www.tcl.com/global/en/service-support- mobile/hotline&service-center.html...
- Page 3 Table of Contents Your mobile ..............5 Keys and connectors ........5 Getting started ..........9 Home screen ............13 App list ..............13 Call logs...............15 Making a call ............15 Answer or decline a call ........16 Accessing voicemail ........16 Contacts..............17 Consult your Contacts ........17 Adding a contact ..........18 Editing your contacts ........18 Deleting a contact ..........19...
- Page 4 Bluetooth ............23 Converter ............23 Fake call.............23 Voice alarm ............24 World clock ............24 SIM Toolkit ............24 Call Filter ............24 5.10 Torch ..............25 Message ..............26 Write messages ..........26 Send a multimedia message ......27 How to type a message.........27 Settings .............28 Multimedia ..............30 Image ..............30 Video gallery ............32 Recorder ............32...
- Page 5 10.3 Profiles ..............37 10.4 Network selection ..........37 10.5 Connections .............37 10.6 Security .............38 10.7 Assistance (SOS) ..........39 10.8 Software update ..........40 10.9 Regulatory & Safety ........40 10.10 Restore factory settings .......40 10.11 About ..............40 10.12 Battery .............41 11 Troubleshooting ............42 12 Specifications ............49 13 Accessories ..............51 14 Licences ..............51...
- Page 6 Your mobile ......1.1 Keys and connectors 1. Torch 2. Volume keys 3. Camera 4. Assistant (SOS) key 5. Headset connector 6 USB port...
- Page 7 1. OK key • Confirm an option (press the middle of the key) • Press: access to the app list (Home screen) 2. Left soft key 3. Call key • Pick up/send a call • Press: enter call log (from idle screen) 4.
- Page 8 6. Navigation key • Move to top, bottom, left or right menus Press (from idle screen): • Up: to access Profiles • Down: to access Alarm • Right: to access Camera • Left: to access Message 7. “5” key In idle screen: •...
- Page 9 9. “#” key In idle screen: • Press: Input "#" • Long press: Vibrate mode on/off In edit mode: • Press: change the input method...
- Page 10 1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Set up Removing the back cover and installing the battery...
- Page 11 Inserting or removing the SIM/micro SD card Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the card, press it and slide it out. Power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM/micro SD card.
- Page 12 Learn more about battery life and proper use to maximize your battery’s performance. • When the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug. • Don’t use or place your device in extreme temperatures that may accelerate battery deterioration. The manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature range is 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
- Page 13 IMPORTANT: IP68 means this phone is “dust-resistant” and can be “immersed in 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. However it is emphasized to end users to tighten the screws on the battery cover and properly fit the rubber protections for USB port and headphone jack close to keep your phone from dust and water damage as this may cause the IP68 protection is not guaranteed.
- Page 14 1.3 Home screen Status bar • Status/Notifications 1.4 App list Press the Left soft key or OK key from the Home screen to access the App list.
- Page 15 1.4.1 Status bar The Status bar appears at the top of your Home screen. Icons indicate your phone’s status and new notification alerts appear in the Status bar. New message No SIM card or multimedia installed message Silent mode Alarm is set SD card installed Bluetooth is on Level of network...
- Page 16 Call logs ......2.1 Making a call Dial the desired number, press the Call key place the call, or press the Right soft key to select a contact from Contacts. Use the up or down action of the Navigation key to select the desired contact and press the Call key .
- Page 17 Emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial the emergency number and press the Call key to make an emergency call. 2.2 Answer or decline a call When you receive a call: • Press the Left soft key or Call key to answer.
- Page 18 Contacts ......3.1 Consult your Contacts Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. You can access this function by: • Pressing the OK key from the Home screen and select Contacts • Pressing the Right soft key from the Home screen.
- Page 19 3.2 Adding a contact In your contacts list screen, select Options > Add to add new contacts with detailed information. When finished, press the Left soft key to save. 3.3 Editing your contacts Select a contact, press the OK key to access Details, select Options >...
- Page 20 3.4 Deleting a contact In your contacts list screen, press the Left soft key to access Options, select Delete, and press the OK key to delete. 3.5 Available options From the contact list, you can access the following options: Send a text message Send an SMS to a contact you've selected from Contacts.
- Page 21 Import/Export • Import contacts Import contacts to your phone. • Export contacts Export contacts from your phone or SIM card. Phonebook settings • Speed dial You can turn on/off the status and set one or more speed dial contacts at a time. •...
- Page 22 Calendar ......Use the Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. To access this function, press the OK key from the Home screen and select Calendar 4.1 Multimode view You can display the Calendar in Day, Week or Month view.
- Page 23 4.2 Add a new event Press the Left soft key to add a new schedule from any Calendar view. • Fill in all the required information for this new event. • When finished, press the Left soft key to save. More important options are available by pressing the Left soft key from the Calendar main screen:...
- Page 24 Tools ........5.1 Alarm Your phone has a built-in alarm clock with snooze feature. You can set up to five alarms with different wake-up times. 5.2 Calculator Press the up, down, left, right and OK key to select "+, -, ×, ÷" and "=" respectively. 5.3 Bluetooth You can exchange data, such as video, images, and audio, with other Bluetooth supported devices within...
- Page 25 5.6 Voice alarm With this menu, you can create a voice file and set it as the alarm. 5.7 World clock The first clock displays the time based on your location when you set up your phone. You can add other cities to show the time in their time zones.
- Page 26 1. From Blacklist > Options > New - Enter a name and number or press OK to select one contact from the Contacts list at a time, then press Left soft key to save. 2. From Blacklist > Options > Import contacts - Select the contacts you want to add to the blacklist, then press OK >...
- Page 27 Message ......Use the messaging feature to send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages. 6.1 Write messages • From the Home screen, press the OK key select Message • Select New message to write text messages. • Enter the phone number of the recipient in the To bar or press the OK key to add recipients.
- Page 28 6.2 Send a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, contacts and sounds. From the Message screen, select Options > Add and select the attachment. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, etc.) are attached. 6.3 How to type a message When in edit mode, the default input method is English.
- Page 29 6.4 Settings SMS settings • SIM1/SIM2 Message centre You can view your message centre number here. • Message validity period You can set your message validity period as 1 hour, 6 hours, 24 hours, 72 hours, 1 week or Maximum. •...
- Page 30 • Signature Input your signature. MMS settings • MMS account Select your data account for multimedia messages. • Receive options You can set receive settings. • Send options You can set send settings. • File storage You can set the path for the location of saved MMS files.
- Page 31 Multimedia ....... 7.1 Image Image acts as a media player for you to view photos. In addition, a set of further picture operations are available for you to choose from. To access this function, press the OK key from the Home screen and select Multimedia >...
- Page 32 Modifying your picture More options are available by pressing the Left soft key from the picture screen. • Set as wallpaper Enables you to set the picture as wallpaper. • Screen saver Enables you to set the picture as screen saver. •...
- Page 33 • Rename Enables you to rename the picture. • Slideshow Press to view your Gallery pictures as a slideshow. • Details View picture information, such as name, size, image type, etc. 7.2 Video gallery Use this function to play video files. Press OK key to play/pause the video player.
- Page 34 Files ........To access this function, press the OK key from the Home screen and select Files Your phone provides internal storage space for you to manage files and also supports a micro SD card. The contents of the micro SD card are editable. You can create a new folder with the action of delete, edit, search, mark, and view the files in it.
- Page 35 9.2 Video To shoot a video: • Press the Left soft key to switch to Video mode from Camera mode. • Press the OK key to shoot a video. • When finished, press the Left soft key to save. You can view the file by selecting Options > View video directory.
- Page 36 • Time & date It allows you to modify date and time settings, including 12/24h format and date format (Year-Mon-Day/Mon- Day-Year/Day-Mon-Year). You can also choose to update the time display automatically by selecting Update settings > Auto update time. • Language settings Choose the display language for messages here.
- Page 37 Call forwarding unconditional: systematic forwarding of all your calls. Call forwarding on busy: if your line is busy, if you don’t answer or if you are outside the network range. Call forwarding on no reply: if you do not want to reply. Divert if unreachable Cancel all diverts •...
- Page 38 10.3 Profiles The Profiles provides a series of settings to adapt to various scenarios, you can set the sound mode to Normal, Silent, Meeting, Indoor, Outdoor or Flight mode. 10.4 Network selection Network connection can be switched between Auto select and Manual select. 10.5 Connections •...
- Page 39 • VoLTE Your device supports VoLTE function. Mark the checkbox to activate it. Consult with the operator to get more details. 10.6 Security You can protect your phone by activating and changing the PIN and password. This feature also allows you to lock your phone by activating the PIN2 for Fixed dial number.
- Page 40 • Privacy This allows applications to be locked. Enter the password, and mark the checkbox to activate the lock for Call logs, Message, Contacts, My files, Calendar, etc. • Auto keypad lock You can activate/deactivate the Auto keypad lock and set a time for it.
- Page 41 • Message From the main menu select Settings > Assistance (SOS) > Message to create an SOS message. • SOS settings Mark/unmark the checkbox to enable/disable Assistance (SOS). • Help Read Help for more information. 10.8 Software update If you want to update the system, select check for updates and when that’s finished, your phone will get the latest version of the software.
- Page 42 10.12 Battery You can set the charging mode of the battery according to your preferences under this menu.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting ....Before contacting the service centre, you are advised to follow the instructions below: • You are advised to fully charge the battery for optimal operation. • Avoid storing large amounts of data in your phone as this may affect its performance. •...
- Page 44 End key • Check the battery charge level. My phone can't charge properly • Make sure you are using an TCL battery and the charger from the box. • Make sure your battery is inserted properly and clean the battery contact if it’s dirty.
- Page 45 • Try selecting the available network(s) manually. • Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded. My phone can't connect to the Internet • Check that the IMEI number (press *#06#) is the same as the one printed on your warranty card or box.
- Page 46 • Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.). • Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls. • Make sure that your phone is not in flight mode. Unable to receive incoming calls • Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to a network (check if the network is overloaded or unavailable).
- Page 47 I am unable to use the features described in the manual • Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service. • Make sure this feature does not require an TCL accessory. When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialled •...
- Page 48 I can't access my voicemail • Make sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered. • Try later if the network is busy. I am unable to send and receive MMS • Check your phone memory availability as it might be full.
- Page 49 How to ensure water resistance of the device? • Battery Cover Waterproof Ring: before installing the provided battery cover, make sure that the waterproof ring is flat and secure within the cover so that it does not easily fall out. •...
- Page 50 Specifications ...... Processor UNISOC UMS 9117 Platform RTOS-ThreadX Memory 128MB ROM + 64MB RAM Dimensions 133.2 x 64.69 x 16.15mm (LxWxT) Weight 145.1g Display 2.4 inch main LCD screen Network GSM 900/1800 UMTS B1/8 LTE B1/3/7/8/20/28(full) (Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.) Connectivity •...
- Page 51 Audio AMR-NB,AMR-WB, PCM, ADPCM, supported WMA, EVS, MID. formats Video H263, H264 supported formats Battery Capacity: 2200 mAh Expansion Slot microSD memory card (Availability of microSD card depends on market) Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The original battery has undergone rigorous safety inspections to meet qualification standards, the use of non-original batteries may be dangerous.
- Page 52 Accessories ......Standard accessories • Battery • Charger • Quick Start Guide Only use the TCL batteries, chargers, and accessories along with your device. Licences ........ The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Ltd.
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